100 Yen - Shōwa

€6,843.00
IssuerJapan
Year1957-1958
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value100 Yen
CurrencyYen (1871-date)
CompositionSilver (.600) (60% Silver, 30% Copper and 10% Zinc.)
Weight4.8 g
Dimensions22.6 mm
Thickness1.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Y#77, JNDA#02-2, Schön#52
Obverse descriptionPhoenix with authority on top and value below
Obverse script
Obverse lettering日 本 国
百   円
(Translation: State of Japan 100 yen)
Reverse descriptionRadiant sun in sakura-cartouche surrounded by text
Reverse script
Reverse lettering昭和 三十二年 100 YEN
(Translation: Year 32 of Shōwa)
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage32 (1957)  - 昭和三十二年 - 30 000 000
33 (1958)  - 昭和三十三年 - 70 000 000
Catalog ID4378839560
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